Marquiss Spencer's path to the Broncos in photos

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Samford quarterback Devlin Hodges (8) prepares to pass the ball between Mississippi State defensive lineman Marquiss Spencer (42) and Fletcher Adams (43) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016. MSU won 56-41 (AP Photo/Jim Lytle)

Jim Lytle

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Mississippi State defensive lineman Marquiss Spencer (42) is upended and downs Charleston Southern running back Chanin Hamilton (25) in the end zone for a safety as Mississippi State defensive back Chris Stamps (30) assists during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017. (AP Photo/Jim Lytle)

Jim Lytle

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Arkansas quarterback Ty Storey is tackled by Mississippi State defender Marquiss Spencer during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017 in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)

Michael Woods/Associated Press

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STARKVILLE, MS - JULY 22, 2020 - Mississippi State Defensive End Marquiss Spencer (#42) headshot taken during 2020 Football Production Days in the Palmeiro Center at Mississippi State University in Starkville, MS. Photo By Mitch Phillips

Mitch Phillips/Mississippi State Athletics

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BATON ROUGE, LA - SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 - Mississippi State Defensive End Marquiss Spencer (#42) dances during the game between the Mississippi State Bulldogs and the LSU Tigers at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, LA. Photo By Austin Perryman

Austin Perryman/Mississippi State Athletics

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STARKVILLE, MS - OCTOBER 03, 2020 - Mississippi State Defensive End Marquiss Spencer (#42) during the game between the Arkansas Razorbacks and the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field in Starkville, MS. Photo by Austin Perryman

Austin Perryman/Mississippi State Athletics

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Austin Perryman/Mississippi State Athletics

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LEXINGTON, KY - OCTOBER 10, 2020 - Mississippi State Defensive End Marquiss Spencer (#42) during the game between the Mississippi State Bulldogs and the Kentucky Wildcats at Kroger Field in Lexington, KY. Photo By Austin Perryman

Austin Perryman/Mississippi State Athletics

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Mississippi State defensive end Marquiss Spencer (42) runs away from Vanderbilt offensive players after intercepting a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

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